• Work closely and liaise effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders on the conservation and care of collections in storage and on display.
• Carry out conservation assessments, analyses, treatments, and documentation of artefacts and artworks under the care of Inorganic Objects section, in line with internal processes and standards.
• Manage conservation and conservation-related administrative aspects of exhibitions, storage and other collections care projects, including time and resource management, to ensure timely delivery of work within the section’s available resources.
• Provide preventive conservation care and advice on storage, handling, transport, display, and loan of artefacts and artworks.
• Support and participate in various duties and organisational projects, including working groups, committees, or corporate events.
• Keep abreast of developments in relevant conservation disciplines through the use of online resources and in-person training.
• Assist with or lead conservation research projects that contribute to knowledge building within the industry and improvements in the care of the collections, with the possibility of sharing and publishing on both local and international platforms.
• Provide training and supervision to colleagues and external stakeholders, when required, to build capabilities in conservation and collections care within and outside NHB.
• Support NHB’s outreach efforts to engage and educate the public to raise awareness of conservation and collections care.

• Perform general duties necessary for day-to-day operations, such as procurement, time tracking, and lab and administrative housekeeping.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised institution. For the Conservator position, a Master’s degree or equivalent in Conservation from a recognised institution, along with relevant work experience, is required.

• A minimum of 6 years of demonstrated relevant work experience, preferably within an institutional context, is required for the Conservator role. Relevant work experience is advantageous but not required for the Assistant Conservator position.

• Candidates without sufficient qualifications or experience should be prepared to develop, with the support of the team, the necessary competencies for the role.

• Institutional work experience, or work experience in the Singapore Public Service, is not required but will be considered an advantage.

• A high degree of manual dexterity, aesthetic sensitivity, and ability to work with materials in three dimensions are essential.

• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make informed judgements and formulate effective solutions through the gathering and evaluation of information and empirical data, and application of intangible concepts.

• Knowledge of chemistry at the level of GCE O Level or above will be advantageous.

• Interest or experience in topics related to stone conservation, functional objects, or industrial heritage (e.g. kinetic art, electrical and electronic systems, machinery and other industrial objects) will be advantageous.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English required.

• A team player who can adapt to a multi-cultural and multi-lingual work environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required. Familiarity with photography software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, or Capture One will be advantageous.

• Singapore Citizens are preferred.

Work location

The Assistant Conservator/ Conservator will be mostly based at HCC at 32 Jurong Port Road, Singapore 619104, and will be required to periodically travel to other locations in Singapore as part of work duties.

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.